Growing Reader
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On Learning to Take Fairy Tales Seriously
I love fairy tales because they might seem like simple stories on the outside, but dig a little and you’ll realize they have hidden oceans of meaning.
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Teen
Where We Come From: Books and Activities to Help Capture Your Family History
If you're looking for ways to get your kids interested in learning about and participating in your family history, try these books and activities.
Tween
Sad Books Say So Much: 8 Books That Give Fourth and Fifth Graders All the Feels
When kids are asked about their favorite genre, many of them say, “I love sad books.” Here are some of the best kid-recommended “sad” reads.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Ways To Use Picture Books To Build Kids’ Language Skills
In addition to being an ideal bonding experience, reading a book to your child can also be a great vehicle for helping them develop many important language skills.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Michael Rex
Vehicle-obsessed kids and their parents will love the sly humor of Michael Rex's imaginative picture book With Any Luck, I’ll Drive a Truck.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Red
This month’s Brightly's Book Club pick is a twist on a favorite fairy tale. Red will take you off the beaten path and into a world of magic.
Just For Fun
15 Comebacks to Kids Who Say ‘I’m Bored!’
Turn downtime into creativity time! Next time your kids come to you complaining of boredom, suggest one of these boredom-busting ideas.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)
This installment of Brightly Storytime — our video series for kids — features a video of Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book), written by Julie Falatko and illustrated by Tim J. Miller.
Teen
6 YA Thrillers Too Good to Put Down
As a reader, there are few things more enjoyable than turning the page and being utterly shocked by what comes next. These YA thrillers promise that and more.
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Growing Reader
One Mom’s Fond Farewell to Elephant & Piggie
As I contemplate the end of this special series, I think about what it’s meant to our family. Here are five reasons why Elephant & Piggie deserve a place on every family’s bookshelf!
